Mena Public Interest Law Lawyer, Arkansas, page 2

... This case was certified to us from the Arkansas Court of Appeals as involving an issue of substantial public interest. [1] As this case involves both an issue of first impression and one of substantial public interest, our jurisdiction is pursuant to Ark. Sup.Ct. ...

... review. See, eg, Cotten v. Fooks, 346 Ark. 130, 55 SW3d 290 (2001). The other mootness exception concerns issues that raise considerations of substantial public interest which, if addressed, would prevent future litigation. Id. We ...

... (b) The General Assembly further finds that it is essential in the public interest to minimize any adverse effect upon the environment and upon the quality of life of the people of the state which the new facilities might cause and to minimize the economic costs to the people of the ...